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authorDrashna Jaelre <drashna@live.com>2019-03-18 22:22:02 +0100
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@@ -146,9 +146,59 @@ send_string(my_str);
SEND_STRING(".."SS_TAP(X_END));
```
-## The Old Way: `MACRO()` & `action_get_macro`
-?> This is inherited from TMK, and hasn't been updated - it's recommend that you use `SEND_STRING` and `process_record_user` instead.
+## Advanced Macro Functions
+
+There are some functions you may find useful in macro-writing. Keep in mind that while you can write some fairly advanced code within a macro, if your functionality gets too complex you may want to define a custom keycode instead. Macros are meant to be simple.
+
+### `record->event.pressed`
+
+This is a boolean value that can be tested to see if the switch is being pressed or released. An example of this is
+
+```c
+ if (record->event.pressed) {
+ // on keydown
+ } else {
+ // on keyup
+ }
+```
+
+### `register_code(<kc>);`
+
+This sends the `<kc>` keydown event to the computer. Some examples would be `KC_ESC`, `KC_C`, `KC_4`, and even modifiers such as `KC_LSFT` and `KC_LGUI`.
+
+### `unregister_code(<kc>);`
+
+Parallel to `register_code` function, this sends the `<kc>` keyup event to the computer. If you don't use this, the key will be held down until it's sent.
+
+### `tap_code(<kc>);`
+
+This will send `register_code(<kc>)` and then `unregister_code(<kc>)`. This is useful if you want to send both the press and release events ("tap" the key, rather than hold it).
+
+If you're having issues with taps (un)registering, you can add a delay between the register and unregister events by setting `#define TAP_CODE_DELAY 100` in your `config.h` file. The value is in milliseconds.
+
+### `register_code16(<kc>);`, `unregister_code16(<kc>);` and `tap_code16(<kc>);`
+
+These functions work similar to their regular counterparts, but allow you to use modded keycodes (with Shift, Alt, Control, and/or GUI applied to them).
+
+Eg, you could use `register_code16(S(KC_5));` instead of registering the mod, then registering the keycode.
+
+### `clear_keyboard();`
+
+This will clear all mods and keys currently pressed.
+
+### `clear_mods();`
+
+This will clear all mods currently pressed.
+
+### `clear_keyboard_but_mods();`
+
+This will clear all keys besides the mods currently pressed.
+
+
+## **(DEPRECATED)** The Old Way: `MACRO()` & `action_get_macro`
+
+!> This is inherited from TMK, and hasn't been updated - it's recommended that you use `SEND_STRING` and `process_record_user` instead.
By default QMK assumes you don't have any macros. To define your macros you create an `action_get_macro()` function. For example:
@@ -222,49 +272,8 @@ const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
};
```
-## Advanced Macro Functions
-
-There are some functions you may find useful in macro-writing. Keep in mind that while you can write some fairly advanced code within a macro if your functionality gets too complex you may want to define a custom keycode instead. Macros are meant to be simple.
-
-### `record->event.pressed`
-
-This is a boolean value that can be tested to see if the switch is being pressed or released. An example of this is
-
-```c
- if (record->event.pressed) {
- // on keydown
- } else {
- // on keyup
- }
-```
-
-### `register_code(<kc>);`
-
-This sends the `<kc>` keydown event to the computer. Some examples would be `KC_ESC`, `KC_C`, `KC_4`, and even modifiers such as `KC_LSFT` and `KC_LGUI`.
-
-### `unregister_code(<kc>);`
-
-Parallel to `register_code` function, this sends the `<kc>` keyup event to the computer. If you don't use this, the key will be held down until it's sent.
-
-### `tap_code(<kc>);`
-
-This will send `register_code(<kc>)` and then `unregister_code(<kc>)`. This is useful if you want to send both the press and release events ("tap" the key, rather than hold it).
-
-If you're having issues with taps (un)registering, you can add a delay between the register and unregister events by setting `#define TAP_CODE_DELAY 100` in your `config.h` file. The value is in milliseconds.
-
-### `clear_keyboard();`
-
-This will clear all mods and keys currently pressed.
-
-### `clear_mods();`
-
-This will clear all mods currently pressed.
-
-### `clear_keyboard_but_mods();`
-
-This will clear all keys besides the mods currently pressed.
-## Advanced Example: Single-Key Copy/Paste
+### Advanced Example: Single-Key Copy/Paste
This example defines a macro which sends `Ctrl-C` when pressed down, and `Ctrl-V` when released.